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Today on Undressed with Pol' and Patrik, we're taking you behind the scenes of one of the most emotional—and hilarious—weekends we've had in years: Patrik's 40th Walnut High School Reunion! What started as a simple reunion quickly turned into an unforgettable road trip filled with laughter, shocking observations, unexpected friendships and plenty of classic Pol' and Patrik commentary. Before we even arrived, we debated everything from what to wear to whether Idyllwild even existed. We quickly discovered winding mountain roads, scenic overlooks (or at least what Patrik thought were scenic overlooks), tiny cabins, quirky hotels and a mountain town that completely surprised us. We share the hilarious truth about checking into our rustic mountain lodge, meeting the unforgettable owner Raj, navigating tiny showers, questionable TV reception, and why our "upgraded room" became one of the funniest stories of the weekend. Then came the first reunion event at the Idyllwild Winery, where we reunited with classmates we hadn't seen in forty years. We talk about the excitement, the nerves, the reality of seeing everyone after decades, and how life has changed for all of us. We laugh about reunion fashion, reminiscing over high school memories, reconnecting with old friends, hearing stories we'd never heard before, and watching complete strangers accidentally crash our reunion tables. Along the way we share hilarious observations about mountain life, why every business seemed to fly rainbow flags, why Patrik thought Idyllwild looked like a witness protection program, and how one mountain town created enough comedy material to last an entire season. Dinner brought another unforgettable moment after an awkward encounter at a local Mexican restaurant turned into a conversation about kindness, inclusion and remembering how simple gestures can create lifelong friendships. We even share the incredible story of how a chance dinner years ago introduced us to friends we still travel the world with today. We wrap up Part One over drinks at the local brewery, catching up with classmates who now live all over the world—including discovering two former classmates who unknowingly relocated just miles from each other in Costa Rica. It's funny, nostalgic, heartfelt and completely unfiltered as we begin reliving one of the most memorable weekends of our lives. Trust us...this reunion is only getting started. NEW EPISODES MONDAY THRU THURSDAY! Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu: Instagram: @polatteu Tiktok: @polatteu Twitter: @polatteu www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson: Instagram: @patriksimpson Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video. www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Justin, Scott, and Spiegel we have the return of Justin Schlegel!!! Tune in to hear all about Justin's trip to Costa Rica and determine if our predictions were correct. Did he have fun or was he miserable? One way to find out. Hit play!
Let's start with two quotes today. Honestly, I couldn't decide between the two, so you get both.Carl Jung: "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."Brené Brown: "Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome."Often, we don't let ourselves be seen as Brene Brown says. We put on masks of perfectionism, performance, people pleasing, and more. I know about these masks because I've done that very thing. Today, I talked with Alicia Zielinski Straub, a repeat guest about the masks that we wear and what it costs us. If you still feel like you are not fully letting your guard down and showing up as your authentic self, please listen in to this show. I think it will have something special for you.During today's conversation, Alicia and I chatted about:Her transition from New Jersey to the Carolinas and the beautiful synchronicities all the way.Why we wear the masks we doWhat the term unmasking means to Alicia, and why she decided to offer her retreat of the same nameWhy she selected the Imiloa Institute in Costa Rica when she could have selected anywhere in the worldWhy drives us to favor old, negative patterns, even when we have the tools to unmask and heal?Here is more about Alicia:Alicia Zielinski Straub, MS, LPC, NBCC, RYT, is a licensed professional counselor, mindfulness practitioner, and somatics facilitator. Her work bridges clinical mental health with mind-body strategies. Alicia helps individuals understand and regulate stress, trauma, and overstimulation in modern life. She draws from neuroscience, translating complex concepts into accessible, experiential tools that foster balance, resilience, and emotional regulation. Alicia conducts counseling services, personalized somatic sessions, workshops, retreats, and integrative practices that support nervous system health, self-awareness, and sustainable well-being.If you haven't downloaded one of my freebies on my site, check them out on bravewomenatwork.com. I have 5 Ways to Managing Your Imposter Syndrome, 34 Leadership and Career Affirmations, and 10 tips to Win Your Next Negotiation. Download one or them or all three!If you also have a story to share and a deep desire to become an author, please contact me at hello@bravewomenatwork.com. I am happy to share the details on the project. Alright, let's welcome Alicia to the show!
When the federal case against Jim Sullivan was dismissed in 1992, Lita McClinton's family thought they'd lost their last chance at justice. They were wrong — but it would take another fourteen years, a tip from a receptionist in a Texas refinery town, an international manhunt, and a four-year fugitive run through Costa Rica and Thailand before Lita's killer finally stood trial.In the second of a two-part series, writer Deb Miller Landau picks up the story where Part 1 left off: with a wealthy man getting away with murder. She walks us through the trucker who admitted to pulling the trigger, the prosecutor whose phone call may have tipped off the killer, the resort in Cha-Am where the FBI finally caught up with Jim Sullivan, and the verdict that came nearly twenty years after Lita McClinton answered her doorbell.Deb Landau's book is "A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power, Privilege, and the Murder of Lita McClinton":https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Went-Down-Georgia-Privilege/dp/1639366830Subscribe to our newsletter: https://jedlipinski.substack.com/ Connect with Jed Lipinski:https://www.instagram.com/gonesouthpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonesouthpodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-lipinski/
What happens when you stop chasing and start listening? In this episode, John shares the personal shifts he's working through after moving to Costa Rica. From learning to surf at 52 to redefining success, he reflects on slowing down, letting go of old patterns, and finding joy in the small moments that make life feel more alive. In this episode: • Why he's learning to approach surfing as a practice instead of a performance • The role of detachment in reducing stress and calming the nervous system • Letting go of FOMO and the pressure to constantly achieve • Challenging the belief that rest must be earned • Redefining what "enough" means beyond money, milestones, and validation • Learning to notice everyday moments of joy, or what he calls “nectar" John also shares reflections on adjusting to life in Costa Rica, embracing a slower pace, and documenting what he calls his "second rebirth." If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast, share it with someone who needs it, and join us for the next conversation.
Photographer of 9 Olympic Games — How to Capture the Thrill of Victory and Agony of Defeat on the World StageJeff Cable has photographed the last nine Olympic Games for Team USA, from Beijing to Tokyo, Paris, and Milan. But he didn't start there. For over 25 years he was a marketing executive, shooting on the side until 2016, when the side passion became the whole career.In this episode, Jeff joins Richard to talk about the evolution of his photography career, making pictures on one of the largest stages in the world when the moment is unrepeatable and there's no second chance to get the shot, and leading travel, nature, and wildlife photo tours around the world, from Costa Rica to Africa.Notable Links:Jeff Cable WebsiteJeff Cable BlogJeff Cable InstagramThis episode is brought to you by:Muench Workshops - Photography workshops and expeditions to the coolest places on the planet.Kase Filters - My listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10 Follow Richard Bernabe:Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto
Mark is in Costa Rica, so Sal Mayweather and Free Talk Live veteran Wayne Quinn hold it down for a packed episode covering everything from the Zcash exploit to the future of financial privacy. Vic, CEO of CakeWallet, joins the show to break down the recent attacks on Zcash and ThorChain, why AI finding crypto exploits is actually a good thing, and what the Clarity Act could mean for self custody and open source development. He also gives a first look at Cupcake, CakeWallet's air gapped signing device that turns your old phone into a hardware wallet, and teases a brand new secret project dropping July 7th. Mark's interview with Andrew Heaton, author of Tribalism Is Dumb, rounds out the episode with a sharp and genuinely funny breakdown of why humans are wired for tribalism, how social media made it worse, and why AI might actually help dial it back. Sal also runs the Agorist segment, covering how to use privacy coins like Monero, Firo, Pirate Chain, and Zano for gray market trades and how to build real operational security in a world that is watching everything. SALT Lending: SALT@MarkEdge.org #FreeTalkLive #MarkEdge #MarkEdgington #SalandMark #CakeWallet #Monero #PrivacyCoins #Crypto #Firo #Zano #Dash #EdgeWallet #Trocador
Mark is in Costa Rica, so Sal Mayweather and Free Talk Live veteran Wayne Quinn hold it down for a packed episode covering everything from the Zcash exploit to the future of financial privacy. Vic, CEO of CakeWallet, joins the show to break down the recent attacks on Zcash and ThorChain, why AI finding crypto exploits is actually a good thing, and what the Clarity Act could mean for self custody and open source development. He also gives a first look at Cupcake, CakeWallet's air gapped signing device that turns your old phone into a hardware wallet, and teases a brand new secret project dropping July 7th. Mark's interview with Andrew Heaton, author of Tribalism Is Dumb, rounds out the episode with a sharp and genuinely funny breakdown of why humans are wired for tribalism, how social media made it worse, and why AI might actually help dial it back. Sal also runs the Agorist segment, covering how to use privacy coins like Monero, Firo, Pirate Chain, and Zano for gray market trades and how to build real operational security in a world that is watching everything. SALT Lending: SALT@MarkEdge.org #FreeTalkLive #MarkEdge #MarkEdgington #SalandMark #CakeWallet #Monero #PrivacyCoins #Crypto #Firo #Zano #Dash #EdgeWallet #TrocadorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.
On this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we got to sit down with Shaletha Colbert, a military brat turned investor-friendly realtor, to unpack how she went from corporate benefits sales, postpartum, and a surprise layoff to owning and profiting from short‑term rentals in Costa Rica. This conversation is a must‑listen for female real estate investors who are: Feeling stuck in six‑figure corporate jobs Craving more freedom, flexibility, and “mini retirements” Curious about investing abroad and short‑term rentals You'll hear how Shaletha: Got “bit by the Airbnb bug” in Atlanta during the Super Bowl Evaluated different countries before choosing Costa Rica Protected herself with smart due diligence, escrow checks, and local teams Structured and operated two ocean‑view condos as profitable short‑term rentals Eventually exited with a strong gain (from $395K to $580K) and what she'd do differently next time She also shares three concrete tips to start investing internationally: Research deeply beyond the dreamy Instagram version Find an investor‑friendly, CIPS‑certified local agent Leverage Facebook groups and expat communities as free masterminds If you've ever wondered, “Could I really buy a vacation rental overseas?” this episode will challenge your limits and show you what's possible. Resources: Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up Connect with Shaletha on Instagram Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
Join us in Costa Rica for the Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat April 2027In this episode I'm sitting down with Janean, The Healing Therapist — a hairstylist of 22 years, a yoga teacher of 10, and the woman I asked to lead all the movement at our Costa Rica Industry Unplugged Retreat. This one is full circle in the best way, because Janean first found this podcast when money was her whole story, and now she's sitting across from me as a friend, a peer, and someone I get to build something beautiful with.We get into the stuff that doesn't get talked about enough behind the chair. Janean shares how she quit doing hair three times and rebuilt her clientele a fourth — this time through grief, a neck injury she didn't think she'd recover from, and major debt. We talk about the difference between hearing the information and actually implementing it, why being in the room changed everything for her, and how she dug out of her lowest point not by fixing what was most broken, but by leaning into what she was already good at.This is a conversation about the mind-body connection, self-sabotage, worthiness versus capability, and why hairstylists are quietly some of the most powerful people in their communities. We laugh, we almost cry (more than once), and we land on something I believe with my whole chest: you don't have to do the big scary version of healing. Sometimes it's just staying curious and not overthinking it.In this episode we cover:Why yoga is less about flexibility and more about building a relationship with yourselfRebuilding your career with everything you already know instead of starting from zeroThe difference between consuming information and actually implementing itSelf-sabotage — how to start catching it in the moment instead of years laterWhy focusing on what you're best at (not what's most broken) can pull your whole life upWorthiness vs. capability, and the money stories we don't realize we're carryingHow hairstylists create real change in the world, one client at a timepersonal development for hairstylists, hairstylist mindset podcast, self-worth for salon professionals, yoga for hairstylists, retreat for hairstylists
En este episodio de la serie del mes del Orgullo de Latin America Today, Maureen Meyer, vicepresidenta de Programas de WOLA, conversa con Braulio Abarca, activista LGBTIQ+ nicaragüense exiliado, defensor de derechos humanos, y cofundador del Colectivo Nicaragua Nunca Más, sobre lo que significa defender los derechos de las comunidades LGBTIQ+ desde el exilio. Desde 2018, más de 900 mil nicaragüenses se han visto forzados al exilio. Esa cifra incluye a defensores de derechos humanos como Braulio, quien tuvo que salir del país tras la crisis sociopolítica desatada bajo la dictadura de Daniel Ortega y Rosario Murillo — y que, años después, tuvo que exiliarse por segunda vez, esta vez de Costa Rica a España, perseguido por la represión transnacional del régimen. Braulio ofrece un relato franco de la precariedad legal, las redes de apoyo limitadas, y la tensión constante entre sobrevivir y seguir militando en un país que no es el propio. También habla de lo que persiste dentro de Nicaragua: una "triple discriminación" que enfrentan las personas LGBTIQ+ por su identidad, por oponerse a la dictadura, y por otras identidades que se entrecruzan, incluyendo casos documentados de transfeminicidio y crímenes de odio que con frecuencia quedan impunes. La conversación cierra con una reflexión sobre lo que lo mantiene en la lucha —la verdad, la justicia y la esperanza del retorno— y con un llamado claro a la comunidad internacional: protección temporal para las personas desplazadas, presión sostenida sobre la dictadura, y acompañamiento a largo plazo para la futura reconstrucción democrática de Nicaragua. Este episodio es parte de la serie del mes del Orgullo de WOLA, que destaca los derechos LGBTQ+, la democracia y el espacio cívico en las Américas.
Angela (@angelashellhaas) from Columbus, Ohio joins Trip Tales to share about how her family of five road-tripped to Hilton Head for Spring Break in 2025 and 2026 — and why it has become one of their favorite easy family beach getaways.In this episode, Angela shares what made Hilton Head worth returning to two years in a row: spectacular sunrises, biking on the beach, wide low-tide beaches perfect for kids, relaxing beach and pool days, yummy food, and an easygoing pace that made the whole trip feel like an actual vacation.From where they stayed to favorite restaurants, bike rides, beach routines, and road trip tips, this episode is full of practical ideas for planning a laid-back Hilton Head spring break with kids.This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelashellhaas/- CAVA Restaurant- Buc-ee's- Beach House Hilton Head- Hilton Grand Vacation Club Ocean Oak Resort- Coligny Plaza: Carolina Coffee and Crumbs, Sweet Al's, Piggly Wiggly, Lowcountry Celebration Park- The Village at Wexford: Java Burrito, Hilton Head Running Company- Sea Pines: Coast restaurant, Harbour Town Light House, The Quarterdeck restaurant in the light house, Salty Dog- Skull Creek: Skull Creek Dockside (takes reservations), Skull Creek Boathouse (more casual, no reservations), Hudson's on the River- Non-Seafood Restaurants: Fat Baby's Pizza, Giuseppi's Pizza, CharBar Co. Burgers & Sushi- Family Photographer: Danielle with Lamp & Light PhotographyTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
learn more at https://ThePrayerOfFreedom.com Why do some faithful Christians pray for healing for years while others experience breakthrough? In this live presentation from Costa Rica, Beatty Carmichael explores what the Bible says about the connection between sin, sickness, suffering, and healing. Walking through ten key passages of Scripture from the Old Testament and New Testament, he addresses a question that has challenged believers for generations: Can unresolved spiritual issues contribute to physical, emotional, or relational struggles? You'll discover what the Bible teaches about confession, repentance, forgiveness, spiritual oppression, and the role they may play in persistent conditions such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, addiction, and relationship conflicts. Drawing on James 5:16 and other biblical passages, Beatty explains how hidden spiritual roots can sometimes keep people stuck—even after years of prayer, counseling, and medical treatment. This episode also includes a live demonstration with a man who had struggled with anxiety and bipolar disorder for most of his life and experienced immediate relief after applying these biblical principles. If you've ever wondered why healing prayer sometimes seems ineffective—or whether there may be a missing piece you've never considered—this teaching offers a practical, Scripture-based framework for pursuing healing and freedom. Topics covered: biblical healing, Christian healing, healing prayer, spiritual warfare, repentance, confession, forgiveness, deliverance ministry, James 5:16, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, spiritual roots of illness, emotional healing, and freedom in Christ.
In this episode of the Vibrant Living Podcast, I welcome Randy Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Coaching and Maxwell Leadership Certified DISC Consultant, for a conversation about the kind of leadership that has nothing to do with a title.Randy has trained thousands of leaders across the United States and developed leaders internationally. His conviction is simple: leadership is influence. And the women who insist they are not leaders are frequently the ones every room looks to.This conversation covers what it means to lead from values rather than obligation, why knowing what to say no to is as important as knowing what to say yes to, and how the most effective leaders protect their focus rather than their schedule. Randy and Donna also explore the danger of tying identity to performance, the power of having people in your life who can see your blind spots, and what it looks like to lead not from pressure but from peace.If you have ever minimized your influence or wondered whether what you do actually matters, this episode answers that question.More About RandyRandy Wheeler is the owner of Wheeler Coaching and helps individuals and teams enhance leadership, communication, and teamwork. He holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership and is a Maxwell Leadership Certified DISC Consultant and Working Genius Facilitator. As an Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership, he combines expertise and resources to sharpen focus, clarify strategy, and drive results.For over a decade, Randy has trained thousands across the United States and developed leaders internationally in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, and Panama.Website: leadwell.biz YouTube: youtube.com/@wheelercoaching LinkedIn: Randy WheelerEmail: randy@wheelercoachingsystems.comBooks by Randy Wheeler: When I Am AfraidLearn More About DonnaDonna Tashjian is a Destiny Activator, ordained minister, and creator of the Kingdom Spiritual Intelligence Method™, helping purpose-driven individuals move from confusion and fatigue into conviction, confidence, and divine alignment.Website: www.ivibrantliving.com
Según el informe del Grupo de Expertos en Derechos Humanos de la ONU sobre Nicaragua, la represión es peor para las mujeres y los miembros de la comunidad LGBT. Unas 300 personas murieron, cientos resultaron heridas y cientos de miles fueron forzadas al exilio tras las manifestaciones antigubernamentales de 2018, que el gobierno denunció como un intento de golpe de Estado patrocinado por Washington. En los últimos años, Managua ha cerrado más de 300 asociaciones feministas y en defensa LGBT. El informe realizado por el grupo de expertos en derechos humanos de Naciones Unidas sobre Nicaragua constata que, aunque la represión es por razones políticas, el gobierno usa el género como instrumento de control, humillación y silenciamiento de opositores. Lo explica para RFI Ariela Peralta, una de las expertas del equipo de la ONU: "A mí me parece que hay 2 puntos que son esenciales, uno es el reprimir. a las mujeres activistas o las mujeres con un alto perfil que lideraban una agenda de género o lideraban organizaciones de derechos humanos o con una agenda política. Estas mujeres, además de presentar un liderazgo, un discurso, una posición que defiende derechos de las mujeres, estas mujeres también desafiaron un rol predominante que el gobierno de Ortega y Murillo sostienen en cómo han configurado los estereotipos de género y cómo han modificado normas". Para el gobierno de Nicaragua, las mujeres que lideraron las protestas en 2018 son presentadas como enemigas del pueblo y hay detenciones arbitrarias, violencia física, tortura e incluso violaciones. "Nosotros ponemos textualmente testimonios de personas que fueron sometidas a amenazas de violación, desnudez forzada, acoso sexual y estas prácticas buscaron humillar y castigar. Por su participación política, por un lado, o por apartarse de roles tradicionales" dice Peralta en RFI. En los últimos años, el Gobierno de Ortega ha cerrado más de 300 asociaciones feministas y en defensa de los colectivos LGBT, eliminando así los espacios de protección a estas personas. "Muchas de estas organziaciones brindaban servicios legales, psicosociales, comunitarios, de salud sexual, reproductiva. Y esto afecta de manera desproporcionada a las mujeres, las niñas o las personas del colectivo LGBTIQ" dice Peralta. Ortega, de 80 años y con casi dos décadas en el poder, y Murillo, acusan a los organismos internacionales de "injerencistas" y "mentirosos", y a sus opositores de haber intentado derrocarlos. De acuerdo con oenegés y medios críticos, la represión ha dejado presos políticos y una diáspora en Costa Rica, Estados Unidos y España, que incluye unos 400 activistas, intelectuales, religiosos y periodistas despojados de nacionalidad y bienes, acusados de "traición a la patria".
Diego comenta la vendetta personal anunciada por el ministro de Justicia contra el fiscal general, tres plegarias municipales en La Unión, Alajuela, y Montes de Oca, los cambios de criterio del oficialismo para justificar el bloqueo a los nombramientos de suplentes en la Sala Constitucional y los múltiples papelones que se registraron esta semana. Costa Rica Puede La artesana herediana Ericka Morales Zúñiga transforma lonas de vallas publicitarias en bolsos y artículos reutilizables mediante un proyecto de economía circular. La iniciativa, impulsada por UCIMED, le da nueva vida a materiales descartados y fortalece un emprendimiento familiar con más de 30 años de oficio artesanal. La odontóloga sancarleña Ana Laura Corrales Solís representará a Costa Rica en una competencia científica internacional en Melbourne, Australia. La investigadora de la UCR fue premiada por un estudio sobre materiales para coronas y carillas dentales, con evidencia útil para tratamientos más seguros y duraderos.La Municipalidad de Cartago puso en marcha un programa gratuito de teleasistencia para personas adultas mayores y personas cuidadoras. La iniciativa instalará dispositivos en hogares de comunidades del cantón central para dar acompañamiento, seguimiento y apoyo inmediato en casos de urgencia.Costa Rica recibirá $11 millones por haber reducido emisiones asociadas con la deforestación y la protección de bosques. Los recursos financiarán proyectos en territorios indígenas, fincas privadas, monitoreo forestal, biodiversidad y servicios ecosistémicos marino-costeros.Agenda Cultural ChepeCletas realizará mañana, sábado 20 de junio, un recorrido guiado por el Cementerio General de San José para descubrir sus historias, personajes y valor patrimonial. La caminata saldrá a las 9:30 a.m. del Parque de los Beneméritos; cuesta ₡5.000 y requiere reservar espacio.La Galería Talentum, en Barrio Amón, presenta Pigmenta, una muestra de acuarela que reúne a siete artistas costarricenses. La exposición estará abierta hasta el 31 de julio y formará parte del Art City Tour del 9 de julio. TEOR/éTica celebrará sus 27 años el sábado 27 de junio con una fiesta cultural en Lado V, en San José. La actividad será de 4:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. e incluirá música, gastronomía, baile y karaoke, abierta al público. El Museo Juan Santamaría, en Alajuela, honrará al escultor Edgar Zúñiga con una exposición y actividades gratuitas del 26 de junio al 26 de julio. Habrá muestras de maquetas y fotografías, visitas guiadas, un taller de cerámica y la presentación de su poemario póstumo.
This week is a Q&A episode in two parts. In Part 1, I give you the honest, real-numbers breakdown of the four Central American countries we keep weighing for our family: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico. Rent, nannies, food, healthcare, schools, and flights from Canada. In Part 2, I answer three of the peptide questions you sent me: the Wolverine blend for an ACL tear, Selank vs psilocybin microdosing, and whether GHK-Cu actually works in a body cream. Join The LongHer Life for women-specific guidance on peptides, hormones, and longevity. Timestamps: 04:00 - The four-country comparison framework 08:00 - Nicaragua, San Juan del Sur 13:00 - Costa Rica, Guanacaste (Tamarindo, Nosara) 19:00 - Panama, the underrated dark horse 24:00 - Mexico, Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras) 30:00 - Side-by-side comparison: rent, nanny, healthcare, schools, food, flights 36:00 - Wolverine blend for ACL tear (BPC-157 + TB-500, blends vs. singles) 47:00 - Selank vs. psilocybin microdosing 58:00 - GHK-Cu body cream: does it actually work? 01:12:00 - Recap and where to go from here Resources: My trusted Peptide Source Guide. Work with me one-on-one. The Her Stack Planner. Join The LongHer Life. Let's connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music Disclaimer: I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and educator, not your physician, nothing here is medical advice.
Resourcing is a somatic practice where we intentionally connect with a felt sense of safety, support, calm, or joy in our bodies, in order to soothe ourselves and shift our nervous system state. And the more we practice it, the more our nervous system learns that safety is possible. Each time we offer our bodies this experience, the stress and threat responses in our brain and body are able to soften and quiet down, and over time, that capacity for regulation becomes something we can access more and more easily in our everyday lives. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I guide you through a resourcing meditation paired with Havening, a psycho-sensory therapeutic approach that uses gentle touch to calm the nervous system and ease feelings of stress. Together, these two practices create a real sense of relaxation and support from the inside out. If you've been wanting a simple, body-centered way to feel more safe and supported, this episode will show you how to access that, using tools you already carry within you. Perfect for nervous system regulation, stress relief, resourcing your nervous system, and learning how to feel safer and more supported in your body Episode timing: How resourcing helps us heal Somatic Meditation To Resource Your Nervous System Self-Havening to settle and drop in Bringing to mind a resource Read more about how to resource your nervous system here Related: More Somatic Regulation Exercises Learn more about Havening Techniques and the science behind them Havening Techniques is a registered trademark of Ronald Ruden, 15 East 91st Street, New York. www.havening.org Ready to find your center, quiet your mind, and step off the roller coaster of stress and overwhelm? You're invited to join me in Somatic Healing Hub! SHH is a beautiful, deeply supportive online community filled with the structure, support, and somatic practices to help you actually feel better in your body - and create real change in your life. Inside, you'll get ad-free access to the Somatic Healing Meditations podcast! Each week, I guide multiple live somatic healing classes - calming, grounded practices to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your inner world. There's also monthly group coaching with me, heart-centered workshops, and an extensive library of powerful body-based resources to support your healing journey. Your nervous system. Your emotions. Your healing — lovingly supported. Learn more and enroll now! Join me on my Somatic Self-Love Retreat in Costa Rica 2027! Early bird pricing available now! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Go deeper on your somatic healing journey: Follow @helloinnerlight on Instagram, and YouTube Find ALL of the amazing Somatic Healing Meditations here Submit a question for the podcast: Your Healing, Your Questions Free mini-course: The Feel it to Heal it Mini-Course Join me on a retreat! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Get AD-FREE access to this podcast, plus live classes, workshops, and group coaching in Somatic Healing Hub Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast I talk about why and how run coaches can actually take a vacation (without checking in on VDOT or Final Surge at all) and share exactly how I prepared to take 16 days off of work while I'm in Costa Rica.
Welcome to the forty-second episode of the Zoology Ramblings Podcast! In this episode, Emma and Robi return with busy updates, including Robi's recent fieldwork adventures in Africa and Emma's bittersweet time at work wrapping up a year-long programme with the Wildlife Champions she supports. For their species of the week, Emma goes rogue and Robi goes cute. Emma talks about the death ball sponge and Robi talks about his adventures looking for pygmy hippos in West Africa. For their local conservation stories, Robi delves into the genomic fragility of Europe's Grey Wolves and Emma pays tribute to Sir David Attenborough, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. To end, Emma talks about the rise in trafficking of the golden lion tamarin and Robi shares some exciting news about the discovery of two species of marsupial thought to only exist in the fossil record. Robi Watkinson is a Conservation Biologist and wildlife filmmaker specialising in the spatial and movement ecology of large carnivores, camera trapping survey methods, rewilding, metapopulation dynamics and conservation planning. He has an MSc in Conservation Biology from the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, and the Institute of Communities and Wildlife in Africa, University of Cape Town. He is based between Cape Town and London, and has strong interests in equitable and inclusive conservation, palaeontology and wildlife taxonomy and evolution!Emma Hodson is a Zoologist and wildlife content creator, currently working in the community and engagement team at Avon Wildlife Trust. Emma's role as a Wildlife Champions Project Officer involves supporting and upskilling people to take action for nature in their local communities. Emma has experience in remote wildlife fieldwork, and has been part of Arctic fox, macaw and cetacean research teams in Iceland, Peru and Wales respectively. She has also been involved in animal care and rehabilitation work in Costa Rica and South Africa. Emma is particularly passionate about the interface between community engagement and wildlife monitoring, and enjoys running workshops and giving talks on topics including camera trapping, beaver ecology and rewilding. You can follow more of our weird and wonderful wildlife adventures on instagram: @zoologyramblingspodcast & @robi_watkinson_wildlife & @emma_hodson_wildlife
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This episode of the Dan Caplis Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the well-being of our children. Erin Lee, the executive director of Protect Kids Colorado, shares a personal and harrowing story of a near-death experience that changed his perspective on life. She recounts how she contracted scombroid poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica, which led to a life-altering realization about the importance of family and taking care of oneself. Erin also delves into the world of parental rights, discussing the recent historic agreement between the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to protect parents' rights and their children's education. He shares his own experience of fighting against the school district that pushed secret gender and sexuality programming on his 12-year-old daughter, and how it led to a Supreme Court case. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for our children's rights and education. The conversation also touches on the topic of corruption and ideology in our schools, with Erin sharing stories of parents who have been harmed by the system. He emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant and informed about what's happening in their children's schools, and how they can take action to protect their rights. If you're concerned about the direction of our education system and the well-being of our children, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Aaron's inspiring story and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of our kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Bill Holter to the show. Bill is a Precious Metals Expert and a metals Broker. Holter warns that the global economy faces a unique and dangerous combination of hyperinflation and deflation occurring simultaneously, a scenario where the cost of living rises rapidly while asset prices fall. He attributes this to the world's unprecedented debt levels and rising interest rates, which reduce borrowing capacity and crush asset values. Central banks, he argues, cannot allow deflation given the massive debt overhang and will eventually devalue fiat currencies, much like the U.S. did in the 1930s. This environment makes gold uniquely valuable, as it preserves purchasing power during both inflation and deflation. Holter sees recent weakness in gold as partly driven by its use as a funding source for major IPOs, including SpaceX, and by emerging market economies selling gold for liquidity. Despite the pullback, he views current prices as an attractive entry point, particularly for silver, which he believes is heavily manipulated through paper contracts and naked shorts. He expects a failure to deliver in silver, citing a six-year structural deficit and soaring demand, which would then shatter trust in gold futures and the entire derivatives complex. On portfolio strategy, Holter advises a heavier allocation to silver due to the elevated gold-to-silver ratio, suggesting it will outperform on a percentage basis. His core recommendation is to hold whatever amount one cannot afford to lose in physical gold and silver, emphasizing their lack of counterparty risk. He also advocates owning mining stocks for leverage, noting they are now more profitable than ever as gold prices rise faster than input costs. However, he cautions investors to take physical possession of share certificates to avoid broker insolvency risk and to diversify geographically across majors, intermediates, and juniors. Holter dismisses platinum group metals as too industrial and not monetary, urging a focus solely on gold and silver for the turbulent times ahead. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:56 – Monitoring interest rates 00:01:34 – IPOs draining gold liquidity 00:03:04 – Higher rates causing deflation 00:05:17 – Debt service crisis emerging 00:09:08 – Melt-up scenario discussion 00:11:01 – Gold correction and entry 00:13:44 – Strait of Hormuz disruption 00:15:00 – Food supply and price risks 00:15:50 – Equity market overvaluation 00:20:45 – Silver failure to deliver risk 00:23:30 – Portfolio allocation advice 00:26:25 – Gold, Miners, and Leverage 00:28:14 – Platinum Metals & Rhodium Guest Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/jsmineset/ Website: https://billholter.com E-Mail: mailto:bholter@proton.me Bill was a stockbroker for 23 years and a branch manager for 12. He retired and moved his family out of the U.S. to Costa Rica in late 2006. He returned to Texas in 2011. He was a contributor to GATA since 2007 and began writing for Miles Franklin from 2012 to 2015. He then joined with Jim Sinclair and the Holter/Sinclair collaboration from 2015-2022. Bill is a precious metals expert and broker, he clears through Miles Franklin.
Phil Yoder moved with his family to Costa Rica in 1968, when he was a teenager. The early days after moving were difficult. Shortly after his family arrived, a volcanic eruption forced them out of their home. Their business venture didn't work out, and they struggled to find somewhere to live. All of this was in addition to the challenges that come with adapting to a new culture and language. From those beginnings, the first communities of Mennonites formed in Costa Rica. Phil shares the story of those communities as well as some lessons in missions and church planting that he has learned from a lifetime of living in Central America.I Came to Christ. My Hippie Husband Was Indifferent - Heiko and Sabine KlienSpecial thanks to Digital Manna (https://manadigital.org/) for hosting us for this episode.This is the 324th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
Tune into our most recent check-in with Jackie and Holly as they discuss life updates, new retreat locations, and reminisce on some epic stories of the early days of SWA retreats in Costa Rica.
When a marriage is in crisis, the conversation almost always centers on the couple. But what about the children sitting in the middle of it?In this episode, certified family law specialist and founder of Bloom Family Law, Katie Padilla, joins us for an honest conversation about what kids actually experience when families fracture — and what parents can do to minimize the damage, whether they choose to stay or leave.If you are a parent in the middle of a family crisis, this episode is for you.About Katie Padiilla: Katie Padilla is a Certified Family Law Specialist, founder of Bloom Family Law. She is a collaboratively trained attorney, a certified coach, and a meditation teacher who approaches every client as a whole person navigating one of the most profound transitions of their life. At Bloom Family Law, Katie has built a practice that blends rigorous legal expertise with trauma-informed coaching, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to keeping families out of unnecessary conflict. Her work extends to foster youth and parents, and her clients consistently describe leaving her not just with resolved cases, but with a renewed sense of who they are and what they are capable of.Connect with Katie Padilla: bloomlegalcoach.comhello@bloomlegalcoach.comIG: BloomfamilylawEnjoyed This Episode?Here are three ways you can support the show:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a Review
Your most expensive asset isn't your top client or your best hire. It's the quality of thinking you bring to every decision. And most leaders are giving that away for free before 9am.In this episode, you'll learn the three shifts that happen when leaders protect their highest-quality thinking time: decisions made from your sharpest position instead of your most depleted one, a team that builds real judgment because you stopped being constantly available, and energy that compounds instead of degrades. Thinking time isn't a luxury. It's an operating asset!Topics discussed:What three uninterrupted hours would change in your business (00:00)The strategy gap is really a think gap (00:30)A Costa Rica phone call you weren't expecting (02:21)Why protected thinking time is an operating decision, not a personal indulgence (05:15)Michael Poro's three words: simple gets done (05:40)Shift #1: decisions made from your sharpest position, not your most depleted one (06:51)Shift #2: your team gets stronger because you stop being always available (09:12)Shift #3: your energy compounds instead of depletes (11:00)The 90-day question worth sitting with (15:30)Turn challenges into measurable results with the FREE Business Bourbon & Cigars Leadership Retreat Workbook! http://meplusultra.com/workbookSubscribe so you don't miss any episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3SN2fHnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74bfJL9J2fjevQEvi17ekUYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/Connect with Me Plus Ultra:https://www.instagram.com/me_plus_ultra/https://www.facebook.com/MePlusUltra/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1011061052968028/https://x.com/Me_Plus_Ultra/Connect with Scott Joseph:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ScottJosephhttps://www.instagram.com/scotttjoseph/https://www.facebook.com/ScottTJoseph/https://x.com/ScottTJoseph1This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
A roundup of Interwar US imperialism in four Central American countries
Send us Fan MailHR Is Not Your Friend? Debunking Another Viral HR Hate RantAnother week, another internet expert explaining why HR is supposedly ruining the workplace.This week on Jaded HR, Warren and CeeCee dive into a viral anti-HR LinkedIn post claiming companies would be better off eliminating Human Resources altogether. The article argues HR creates unnecessary problems, protects weak performers, and acts as a "shadow government" inside organizations. Naturally, Warren and CeeCee have a few thoughts. The discussion explores why so many HR critics seem convinced Human Resources is the source of workplace dysfunction, and whether the real issue is often weak leadership, poor management, or employees who struggle with accountability. The hosts break down the difference between legitimate criticism of bad HR practices and the endless stream of internet content that paints all HR professionals as villains. Along the way, they discuss: AI-generated podcast intros and how artificial intelligence is changing content creation and workplace learning. SHRM certification renewal headaches and the never-ending certification debate. Remote testing, lockdown browsers, and the increasingly invasive world of exam proctoring. Why managers often force HR into the role of workplace bad guy. PTO, staycations, theme parks, and summer vacation plans. Travel dreams, Belize, Costa Rica, language learning, and Warren accidentally speaking German instead of Spanish. If you've ever heard someone declare that "HR is the problem," this episode is for you.In This Episode Why "HR is not your friend" keeps becoming viral content The difference between accountability and harassment Weak managers versus effective managers Learning & Development's role in employee engagement SHRM certification frustrations AI tools transforming work and podcasting Summer PTO strategies Travel planning and language-learning mishaps Connect With Jaded HRJaded HR is the podcast that says everything you're thinking about work—but says it out loud.If you enjoy the show, share it with an HR friend, manager, leader, or anyone who's ever blamed HR for their own bad decisions.Because sometimes the problem isn't HR. Sometimes the call is coming from inside the cubicle.Support the show
Before the spring of 2018, Lois Riess was an energetic 50-something year old woman living within an hour of her hometown. But then she became known across the United States as something else: the Killer Grandma and she was on the run. This case is *solved* A huge THANK YOU to this month's sponsors: Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com! Go to Newspapers.com/truecrime and use promo code “CRIMELINES” for 20% off a subscription — and let the past tell its story. Turn those what ifs into reality with Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/crimelines. Events: AdvocacyCon September in Albuquerque: https://www.advocacycon.com/ November in Costa Rica: https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-josh-hallmark-nov-2026 Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494 For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy hump day, Tribe! This week, the Good Moms are asking a different kind of question: Are we over-inspired, under-nourished, and done settling for dusty men and outdated rules? The moms also open up about parents, politics, and generational disconnect... from Fox News grandmas and Spencer Pratt on the ballot to dads who “don’t see color” but listen to Kevin Samuels. They talk about realizing your parents might be emotionally stuck in another era, and how to break those patterns with your own kids. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why so many women are choosing celibacy or simply refusing to settle How patriarchy, whiteness, and slavery shaped the emotional lives of Black men The impact of porn, social media, and constant scrolling on real intimacy Voting chaos, political confusion, and realizing most people never question the rules Parenting preteens, talking about crushes, and not repeating our parents’ mistakes Feeling “over-inspired and under-nourished” by the internet and seeking solitude How to create a self-pleasure ritual that supports orgasm, not just fast release The connection between orgasm, God, trauma release, and real spiritual healing This episode is for women in their “I’m overwhelmed but still evolving” era who are questioning dusty dating norms, unpacking generational bullshit, craving real connection (with themselves, their kids, and their pleasure), and feel over-stimulated by the internet but deeply ready to choose softness, safety, and self-devotion instead. --------------------------------------------- Watch this episode and more on YouTube. Come vibe with us on Patreon for full visual episodes, bonus content, and early releases. Join our private Facebook group and drop your anonymous advice questions, secrets, or mom vents. --------------------------------------------- JOIN US ON OUR NEXT GOOD VIBE RETREAT!!
For this episode of Bewildered, we’re bringing back something we haven’t done in ages—the BeWild Files! This time we’re answering an excellent question from listener Jaison about whether true discernment is possible when our amygdalas are running the show. Spoiler: probably not. But being out in nature really helps, as does shared endeavor in community (and the occasional luxury retreat in Costa Rica). If you want to learn ways to calm your mind and find common ground with others, this one’s for you. CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Bewildered Show Notes Follow Ro on Instagram Follow Bewildered on Instagram CREDITSWandering The Path by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deckMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported LicenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this personal episode, John shares a collection of journal entries and reflections on fear, identity, reinvention, love, writing, and what it means to fully live. From losing his home in the Los Angeles fire to building a new life in Costa Rica, he explores the fear of reaching the end of life without ever being fully known or fully becoming who you're meant to be. In this episode: • Why fear isn't always a warning and can sometimes be a compass • The danger of protecting a life you've already outgrown • What the Los Angeles fire taught John about identity and change • How love can evolve from a drug into medicine • Lessons from writing seven books and starting a publishing company • A surfing experience that changed the way he thinks about deserving success
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we tell the powerful story of Haiti's road back to the men's FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974.After fifty-two years away from the men's World Cup stage, Haiti's national team, known as Les Grenadiers, completed an unforgettable journey to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the historic memory of Emmanuel “Manno” Sanon's goal against Italy in 1974, to the modern team led by captain Johny Placide and coach Sébastien Migné, this story follows Haiti through heartbreak, resilience, and hope.Haiti's path was not easy. With home matches played away from Port-au-Prince because of instability in the country, the Grenadiers had to carry their dream far from home. But wins over Costa Rica and Nicaragua helped Haiti secure its long-awaited return to the men's World Cup.Now drawn into Group C with Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, Haiti steps back onto soccer's biggest stage with history on its shoulders and a nation behind it.This bedtime soccer story is about more than scores and qualifying tables. It is about memory, identity, the Haitian diaspora, and the meaning of returning after 52 years. Support the showSupport the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community. To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at: The Soccer Teacher by Soccer Bedtime Stories
Programa 17/06/26: El canciller costarricense Manuel Tovar visita Melbourne, la guerra de EE.UU. contra las megabandas latinoamericanas sacude la región y el corresponsal Sergio Levinski trae el resumen mundialista, con la reacción de los hinchas argentinos en Sídney tras el partido ante Argelia.Escucha SBS Spanish / Australia en español:Por radio o Internet 7 días a la semana de 1:00 a 2:pm (AEST)Escucha también por Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YoutubeExplora nuestra extensa colección de podcasts haciendo clic aquíEn redes: síguenos en Facebook e Instagram.
Need any advice or information, message us.We chat with Alex Stripe, owner and chief inspector of Stripe Signature Inspections, to discuss what every buyer should know before purchasing property in Costa Rica. Drawing on years of experience inspecting homes across the country, Alex shares what he's seeing on the ground in 2026, why not all home inspectors are created equal, and how buyers can find the right professional to protect their investment. The conversation dives into the unique challenges of owning property in a tropical climate, common construction defects, septic and water system concerns, and the red flags that should make buyers think twice. Alex also explains why even brand-new homes need inspections and reveals what he would personally invest in if handed $500,000 today.Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comAlex Stripe: alex@stripeinspections.com
Caryn is in Costa Rica and talks about her 21-year journey which started with buying property in the rainforest and wanting to have a farm.
Zach sits down with Anna, a faculty member at the Relational Life Institute and one of his mentors, and her husband John, a self-described practitioner of life rather than therapy. Together, the three of them get into something that rarely happens on relationship podcasts: a real, textured, honest look at what it means to actually live relational principles inside a marriage, not just teach them.The episode turns on a fascinating contrast. Anna has been steeped in Relational Life Therapy for years, knows the language and the tools inside and out, and still finds herself slipping into covert control. John has no clinical training, no internet footprint, and no interest in marketing the work, but walks into every conversation with an intuitive grasp of what healthy relating requires. Zach presses both of them on this. What does doing the work actually mean when one partner has the vocabulary and the other just seems to live it? The answers are more interesting than either of them might have predicted.The centerpiece story is a moment from a joint retreat in Costa Rica, where Anna had to manage a minor household crisis back home without telling John what was happening. She kept things managed, kept things calm, and kept him in the dark, and then eventually had to reckon with the fact that her "helpfulness" had crossed over into exactly the pattern she spends her professional life helping couples dismantle. When she finally told him, his response was one of the most reparative moments she had experienced in their relationship. That single story opens into a much bigger conversation about the difference between protecting your partner and controlling the room, about what it costs to never let yourself be surprised by someone else's goodness.What sticks is this: the goal is not to never get off balance. It is to catch it sooner. Anna says it plainly and Zach echoes it with his now-running story about screaming at strangers in the Costco gas line. Nobody has figured this out. Nobody is immune. But some people are getting better at noticing, and this episode is 45 minutes of what that actually looks and sounds like in a real marriage.Key TakeawaysIntimacy requires level ground. You cannot have real closeness from a one-up or one-down position, whether that means superiority, caretaking, or control.Covert control often starts as kindness. What begins as "protecting" your partner can quietly become a way of managing your own anxiety about their reaction.Predicting a bad response can cost you a good one. When Anna stopped waiting for John to disappoint her and told him what was going on, she got one of the most reparative moments in their relationship.The work is not a destination you arrive at. It is the repeated, unglamorous act of noticing when you have drifted, and coming back.Doing the work is not the same as talking about the work. John's ability to intuit the relational principles without the clinical vocabulary challenges the assumption that people who read the books and say the right things are necessarily further along.How you show up solicits how your partner shows up. Bringing your grounded, adult self to an interaction invites the same from the person across from you. It is not a guarantee, but it raises the odds significantly."On a good day" is not the benchmark. The real growth shows up in what you do when it is a bad day and the old patterns are calling your name loudest.Repair is available more often than we let ourselves believe. The barrier is usually not the other person. It is the story we are already telling about how they are going to respond.Guest InfoAnna is a therapist, teacher, and faculty member at the Relational Life Institute. She is a practitioner and trainer in Relational Life Therapy, an approach developed by Terry Real. She references her use of RLT both in her clinical practice and in her own marriage. She is also Zach's mentor, a relationship he acknowledges directly during the episode.John is Anna's husband. He is not a clinician. He came to the relational principles through personal experience, yoga, mindfulness practice, and what he describes as a forced epiphany roughly a decade before this recording. His perspective as the non-therapist partner in a therapist-led framework is one of the central tensions the episode is built around.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us Fan MailWhat We Love, What We Fear, What Comes NextAs America approaches its 250th birthday, Betsey Newenhuyse and I take some time on Beach Talk to reflect on what we love most about this remarkable and complicated nation. We talk about the ideals that have inspired generations of Americans—democracy, freedom of conscience, a free press, equal rights, and the ongoing work of building "a more perfect union." Along the way, we share personal memories, from patriotic songs and high school choir performances to family stories and reflections on the values that continue to shape our lives.But this conversation isn't just nostalgic. We also explore some of the deeper challenges facing our country today. Why have so many evangelicals embraced Donald Trump so enthusiastically? What does that reveal about the relationship between faith, power, and leadership in America? Drawing on the insights of writers and thinkers such as Pete Wehner, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, David Gushee, and others, we examine the rise of Christian nationalism and the choices facing American Christians in this cultural moment.We also discuss the importance of strong institutions, higher education, religious liberty, and the freedom to worship according to one's conscience. Add a few personal updates—including my upcoming trip to Costa Rica—and you have another thoughtful, candid, and engaging conversation with friends on the beach.More about Betsey NewenhuyseSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you!Ken's Substack PageThe Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com
Host Mark Corbett sits down with Merrie Fidler, the foremost historian of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), to explore the league's remarkable history, from its wartime origins to its ambitious international expansion plans, and the ongoing revival of women's baseball today.Topics CoveredHow Merrie discovered the AAGPBL through a 1943 Time Magazine article while pursuing her master's degree in sport history at UMass AmherstHer years of primary research, interviewing former players, coaches, and executives, and spending a week at the Wrigley Building in Chicago going through Arthur Meyerhoff's filesThe origins of the league under Philip Wrigley, who designed it around baseball rules (not softball) and emphasized femininity to attract upper-class civic supportThe AAGPBL's historic 1947 spring training in Cuba, where teams drew 15,000 to 20,000 fans at Havana's grand stadium, and the 1948 expansion attempts in Tampa, Miami, and DaytonaMeyerhoff's vision for an international women's baseball league spanning Cuba, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, and why it never materializedThe Cuban players recruited into the league, including Isabel Alvarez, who joined at age 14 and played for the Fort Wayne DaisiesThe role of players like Senaida "Shoo Shoo" Wirth as interpreters for the Cuban recruitsWhy the league ultimately declined: cuts to publicity, player development, and promotion after team administrators bought out Meyerhoff in 1951The 1988 Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit recognizing the AAGPBL, and the impact of the 1992 film A League of Their OwnMerrie's published book on the league's history (McFarland, 2003)Upcoming events: the International Women's Baseball World Cup (Group Stage) in Rockford, IL (home of the Peaches) and the AAGPBL reunion in Rockford; plus the Women's Pro Baseball League in SpringfieldKey TakeawaysThe AAGPBL played baseball, not softball, from its earliest years, with overhand pitching phased in by 1948Meyerhoff's marketing genius (hiring league-city sports editors as scorekeepers, daily newspaper game coverage) was central to the league's successThe decline of the league was driven less by TV or the end of WWII than by the decision to cut spending on promotion and player developmentWomen's baseball is growing again. Follow players like Kelsie Whitmore and Danae Benitez on social mediaResources MentionedAAGPBL website: aagpbl.orgMerrie Fidler's book - The Origins and History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueHistory Museum of South Bend, Indiana, national repository for AAGPBL archives
In this Ask Me Anything episode — recorded from memory after the questions were accidentally deleted — Dr. Will Cole and his team answer listener questions on candida overgrowth, body odor as a gut-skin axis check engine light, and Alpha-Gal syndrome. They cover the rotating antifungal approach, the microbiome-body odor connection from a 2017 study, and how ear acupuncture showed 96% symptom relief for Alpha-Gal in a small clinical trial. The conversation also lands on a jaw-dropping Bioethics journal article suggesting scientists should intentionally bioengineer ticks to give humans Alpha-Gal syndrome as an environmental strategy to reduce red meat consumption. Plus Sip of the Summer round two: LaCroix Sunshine, a Costa Rica orange espresso, and organic black iced tea. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Go to http://bioptimizers.com/willcole and use my exclusive code WILLCOLE to get 15% off any order.Use code WILLCOLE for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE!To learn more and get 20% off your order, visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use code: WILLCOLE . You can also find Active Skin Repair on Amazon and at your local CVS.Go to lyma.life and use code WILL10 for 10% off the LYMA Laser.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat Learn more hereYou built the thing. The salon, the clientele, the reputation. From the outside, you made it — and somewhere in the last few years, something got quiet. Not falling apart. Just… missing. You can't quite hear yourself anymore.Here's the thing nobody tells you about being the person everyone trusts to have it together: you hold so much. All day, every day. You stand behind the chair holding your clients' stories, their grief, their excitement, and you regulate the whole room. You're the calm one. The safe one. And then you go home so full of everyone else that you can't find yourself in there.That's not burnout from working too hard. That's exhaustion from consuming too much and listening to yourself too little. In this solo episode, Misty gets straight to the heart of it — the tiny gap between the should and the want that's been quietly wearing you down, and why the thing that helped you grow can become the thing that keeps you stuck.She also opens the doors to something she built because she couldn't find it anywhere else: the Industry Unplugged Retreat. A week in the jungles of Costa Rica with ten women in the hair industry who've been in the game for 10, 15, 20, 30+ years and are craving a real reset. Not a business retreat. Not a healing or spiritual retreat. Not a content trip. Think pre-internet vibes — space to take off the brand face, drop the self-induced pressure, and get quiet enough to hear yourself for the first time in who knows how long.In this episode:Why this kind of tired isn't burnout — and what it actually isThe gap between the “should” and the “want” that quietly drains youWhy it was never about the hair — it was always about the conversationsWhat it means to be in a room you're not leading or performing inWhat Industry Unplugged is (and very clearly, what it's not)How to tell if that voice in your gut saying “I need this” is worth listening tohairstylist burnout, personal development for hairstylists, hairstylist retreat, salon owner burnout, hairstylist mindset podcast, behind the chair mental health, Costa Rica retreat for hairstylists, hair industry community
In this episode, I'm recapping our family of five's first all-inclusive trip to the Dominican Republic and our stay at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. I'm sharing why we booked it, how we used points, and whether this popular resort lived up to the hype. I'll walk through the rooms, pools, beach, food, activities, water park, Scape Park excursion, nightly shows, and all the little details you'll want to know before booking. Spoiler alert: we may not be cruise people, but we are officially all-inclusive people!If you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Hotel Room Upgrade Guide: https://kelsey-graves.kit.com/e1c6074077- Packable Hammock Floats: https://amzlink.to/az0SlaCwsUzUA- Hyatt Ziva Cancun- How to book Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana on points- Room we originally booked: Junior Double Suite with a Sofa Bed- Southwest Airlines- Dominican Republic E-Ticket- ChatGPT Packing Lists- TSA Precheck Touchless ID- DAT Transfer- Favorite Restaurants: Tempest Table, El Mercado, Coffee Republic, Noodle & Thread, Prontoz, Journey's- Scape ParkTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
What happens when one of the world's most legendary tropical fruit hunters, permaculture pioneers, and community builders sits down to talk about plants, purpose, spirituality, and the future of humanity? In this deeply inspiring conversation, Darin Olien welcomes longtime friend, ethnobotanist, permaculture educator, and visionary community creator Stephen Brooks for a wide-ranging exploration of regenerative living, plant intelligence, community building, food systems, and humanity's forgotten relationship with nature. From the global success of Down to Earth with Zac Efron to the creation of the Church of Fruit, the evolution of permaculture, tropical fruit exploration, regenerative communities, and Stephen's newest visionary project in Costa Rica, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the solutions to many of humanity's biggest challenges may already exist within nature itself. The question is whether we are willing to listen. What You'll Learn How Down to Earth almost never made it to air The hidden challenge of translating complex ideas to mass audiences Why Stephen created the Church of Fruit How ritual, food, and community can fill a modern spiritual void What permaculture actually means beyond gardening Why perennial agriculture may be one of humanity's most important solutions How exotic fruit hunters are preserving genetic diversity around the world Why plants may be humanity's greatest teachers The future of regenerative communities and conscious living How technology is helping preserve indigenous wisdom Stephen's newest Costa Rican project: Eterna Why community, gathering, and real human connection matter more than ever Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:02:27 – Introducing Stephen Brooks 00:02:51 – The Down to Earth connection 00:03:18 – Punta Mona, Alegría Village, and 30 years in Costa Rica 00:03:36 – Stephen's newest project: Eterna 00:03:53 – The rise of the Church of Fruit 00:04:19 – Reconnecting people through nature and ritual 00:04:59 – How Darin and Stephen first connected 00:06:02 – The creation of Down to Earth 00:07:26 – The challenges of bringing meaningful content to mainstream audiences 00:09:58 – Life off-grid and observing modern culture 00:11:42 – Why education works best through experience 00:11:55 – The spiritual purpose behind the Church of Fruit 00:12:53 – Addressing modern society's spiritual void 00:13:57 – Stephen as a bridge between humans and plants 00:14:32 – The language of plants 00:16:20 – Why humanity has become disconnected from nature 00:16:56 – The incredible world of exotic fruits 00:18:31 – Plant collectors, seed preservation, and biodiversity 00:20:25 – Discovering new fruits from around the world 00:22:18 – Indigenous wisdom and preserving plant knowledge 00:23:05 – The culture of radical sharing in the plant community 00:24:22 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:25:59 – The importance of preserving rare genetics 00:30:14 – What permaculture actually means 00:31:12 – Regenerative agriculture and the future of food 00:32:29 – Why current food systems cannot continue 00:33:25 – The concept of the perennial diet 00:34:50 – Meeting human needs with less energy 00:36:07 – Permaculture as a decision-making framework 00:37:47 – Why annual agriculture is energy intensive 00:38:50 – Creating abundance through design 00:39:49 – Learning directly from nature 00:40:29 – How disconnected society has become 00:41:18 – Covid, collective behavior, and social change 00:42:05 – The role of education in transformation 00:42:56 – Building EcoTeach and online communities 00:43:27 – Becoming a "karmic billionaire" 00:44:08 – Why consumer demand is changing the food industry 00:45:23 – Signs humanity is waking up 00:46:26 – Stephen's vision for the future 00:47:19 – Eterna: regenerative living meets community 00:48:42 – Creating event spaces for transformation 00:49:29 – Educational hospitality and regenerative design 00:50:08 – Integrating local communities into development 00:51:30 – Building schools, programs, and shared resources 00:52:03 – Music, festivals, and creating meaningful culture 00:53:17 – Floresta and educational gatherings 00:54:22 – Why community matters more than ever 00:55:12 – Loneliness, connection, and finding your tribe 00:56:01 – Not Your Average Garden Club 00:56:56 – The future of farm schools and regenerative education 00:57:25 – Final reflections on purpose, plants, and possibility Thank You to Our Sponsors Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Stephen Brooks Website: eterna.earth Education: Ecoversity Instagram: @stephenrbrooks Join the World's Largest Garden Club Here! Attend: The Church of Fruit Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Nature is not something separate from us—it is the original teacher, the original technology, and the original community. The more we align ourselves with the principles that forests, ecosystems, and living systems have been demonstrating for millions of years, the more abundance, connection, resilience, and purpose we create in our own lives. The future may not require inventing something entirely new—it may simply require remembering what nature has been trying to teach us all along."
Luck is not a personality trait you either have or you don't. It is something you build, and science tells us there are specific, learnable skills behind why some people consistently seem to be in the right place at the right time while others walk right past the same opportunities.Tina Seelig has spent over 25 years at Stanford teaching and studying exactly this. As Executive Director of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and a longtime faculty member at the Stanford d.school, she has watched thousands of students move through the world, and the differences between those who generate luck and those who don't are far more concrete and actionable than most people realize. Her new book is What I Wish I Knew About Luck: A Crash Course on Turning Aspirations into Achievements.In this conversation, you will explore:What separates fortune from luck, and why that distinction changes everything about where you actually have agency in your lifeThe ship, crew, and sail framework for understanding what it really takes to become luckier, and where most people skip a stepWhy your mental model of failure, whether it feels like a trampoline or a black hole, may be the single most powerful predictor of how much luck you createThe hidden social behaviors that consistently show up in the luckiest people, from thank-you notes to a very specific way of asking for helpWhy luck is a long game, and the story of how behavior at a disastrous Costa Rica resort determined the outcome of a job interview fifteen years laterIf you have ever looked at someone who seems consistently lucky and wondered what they are doing differently, this conversation will give you some clear answers.You can find Tina at: LinkedIn | Episode TranscriptNext week, we are featuring one of our most talked-about conversations from the archive, Tj Power on the four brain chemicals that are quietly running your life and why the modern environment is throwing them out of balance in ways that make everything from motivation to genuine connection harder than it should be. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss any upcoming episodes!Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the Good Moms are asking a very important question: Are you a lesbian for real? Erica and Milah get into everything from Daphne Joy’s leaked sex tape to bisexual flirting, Milah’s affinity for soft studs, and why women seem to get crucified forever for choices they made years ago. The moms unpack the internet’s obsession with tearing down beautiful women, why society gives men a pass while women become cautionary tales, and whether technology has made public humiliation a form of entertainment. The ladies also talk about how to navigate having conversations with your kids about Pride and all things LGBTQ+, and their own queer escapades. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why people seem to love watching beautiful women fall from grace • The double standards facing women like Nia Long, Vivica Fox, and Daphne Joy • Why drugs, bad decisions, or messy relationships never justify exploitation • The risks and realities of filming sex tapes, sending nudes, and navigating intimacy in the digital age • A conversation about "high value" men, baby mama stigma, and why every woman deserves dignity regardless of her relationship status • Milah's latest encounter with a soft stud and why flirting with women can be harder than flirting with men • Why Erica might be gay... until the real lesbians show up • Why the Good Moms proudly identify as toxic bi's • Chavaunist pillow princess jealous bisexuals • Talking to kids about Pride and all things LGBTQ. When do you do it? Bad Choice of the Week: When a hookup (or lack thereof) with a podcast guest doesn't exactly go according to plan. Tune in for a hilarious and honest conversation about sexuality, public judgment, internet pile-ons, old Hollywood, modern dating, and why women deserve more grace than the internet is willing to give them. --------------------------------------------- Watch this episode and more on YouTube. Come vibe with us on Patreon for full visual episodes, bonus content, and early releases. Join our private Facebook group and drop your anonymous advice questions, secrets, or mom vents. --------------------------------------------- JOIN US ON OUR NEXT GOOD VIBE RETREAT!! Limited time discount on our Good Vibes Retreat when you use promo code "GOODMOMS"
Subscribe to Greg Fitzsimmons: https://bit.ly/subGregFitz Comedian Bobby Kelly returns to Fitzdog Radio and immediately goes off the rails. Greg and Bobby talk about growing up in Boston, the early comedy scene with Dane Cook and Patrice O'Neal, Tom Brady's insane aura, dangerous camping trips, amusement park terror, and multiple life-saving rescues that somehow turned traumatic. They also get into Bobby's years working with people with intellectual disabilities, weird vacation disasters in Costa Rica, and why older comics just want peace and quiet.A chaotic and hilarious episode from two podcasting OGs.Subscribe and follow for more episodes every week. This show is produced by Gotham Production Studios and part of the Gotham Network. https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/studios/ Follow Greg Fitzsimmons: Facebook: https://facebook.com/FitzdogRadio Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregfitzshow Official Website: http://gregfitzsimmons.com Tour Dates: https://bit.ly/GregFitzTour Merch: https://bit.ly/GregFitzMerch “Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons” Book: https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82 “Life on Stage” Comedy Special: https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial Listen to Greg Fitzsimmons: Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio Sunday Papers: http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod Childish: http://childishpod.com Watch more Greg Fitzsimmons: Latest Uploads: https://bit.ly/latestGregFitz Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/radioGregFitz Sunday Papers: https://bit.ly/sundayGregFitz Stand Up Comedy: https://bit.ly/comedyGregFitz Popular Videos: https://bit.ly/popGregFitz About Greg Fitzsimmons: Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons is an accomplished stand-up, an Emmy Award winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts. Greg is host of the popular “FitzDog Radio” podcast (https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio), as well as “Sunday Papers” with co-host Mike Gibbons (http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod) and “Childish” with co-host Alison Rosen (http://childishpod.com). A regular with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, Greg also frequents “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Lights Out with David Spade,” and has made more than 50 visits to “The Howard Stern Show.” Howard gave Greg his own show on Sirius/XM which lasted more than 10 years. Greg's one-hour standup special, “Life On Stage,” was named a Top 10 Comedy Release by LA Weekly. The special premiered on Comedy Central and is now available on Amazon Prime, as a DVD, or a download (https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial). Greg's 2011 book, Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82), climbed the best-seller charts and garnered outstanding reviews from NPR and Vanity Fair. Greg appeared in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” the Emmy-winning FX series “Louie,” spent five years as a panelist on VH1's “Best Week Ever,” was a reoccurring panelist on “Chelsea Lately,” and starred in two half-hour stand-up specials on Comedy Central. Greg wrote and appeared on the Judd Apatow HBO series “Crashing.” Writing credits include HBO's “Lucky Louie,” “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Man Show” and many others. On his mantle beside the four Daytime Emmys he won as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” sit “The Jury Award for Best Comedian” from The HBO Comedy Arts Festival and a Cable Ace Award for hosting the MTV game show "Idiot Savants." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices